Born in Japan and raised in Colorado, USA, Wez Atlas is a hip-hop artist now based in Tokyo, Japan.
Switching between his two native languages English and Japanese, Atlas laments his everyday struggles over melodious hooks and potent lyrics.
The vulnerability that Atlas shows in his lyrics sets him apart from the typical braggadocious rapper, and conveys a sense of transparency in his music. Atlas made waves with songs like “Overthink” or "Damn!”, reaching the Spotify chart playlist "Tokyo Super Hits!”.
He also garnered attention for his collaborations with major artists, like Grammy-nominated producer starRo on “Zuum!”, and for his performances at major domestic & international events such as "SXSW” "METROCK OSAKA".